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CBS Television StationsLos Angeles is seeking an experienced sales expert to sell the full Paramount Global portfolio, including local CBS news & stations and Paramount+ streaming.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Drive linear and streaming advertising sales across the CBS News & Stations Group.
Leverage established linear and digital agency relationships in the LA market and surrounding territories.
Maintain and grow direct client relationships in the LA market and surrounding territories.
Develop quarterly and annual plans to drive revenue and increase market share across all station platforms.
Prepare accurate sales forecasts on a weekly and quarterly basis.
Prospect, develop, and maintain new, non-traditional linear and streaming revenue opportunities.
Understand client needs and collaborate with internal teams to create customized, integrated solutions.
Build relationships across internal departments including sales, integrated marketing, traffic, and finance, as well as with external vendors.
Partner with Account Manager to manage campaign execution from pre-sale through post-recap.
Stay informed on market trends and adapt to changes in the linear and streaming business.
Sell and attend station-sponsored community events.
Maximize revenue during tentpole events (e.g., sports and specials).
Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
35 years of overall sales experience.
At least 3 years of multi-platform sales experience preferred.
Strong marketing, presentation, and closing skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Valid California drivers license.
PREFERRED SKILLS
Self-motivated and detail-oriented.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Wide Orbit, Strata, and Microsoft Excel.
CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nations #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in todays digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Hiring Salary Range: $100,000.00 - 125,000.00.
The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.This position is eligible to earn sales incentive compensation.
What We Offer:
Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits
Generous paid time off.
An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramounts most dynamic teams.
Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.
Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
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